Butterflies of Rosewood Nature Study Area
A list of the butterfly species that inhabit Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno, NV.
Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata, the two-tailed swallowtail, is a species of the family Papilionidae found in western North America from British Columbia to Central America.
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus, the western tiger swallowtail, is a common swallowtail butterfly of western North America, frequently seen in urban parks and gardens, as well as in rural woodlands and riparian areas. It is a member of the Papilio genus, of which Papilio appalachiensis and Papilio xuthus are also members. It is a large, brightly colored and active ...more ↓
